Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary

517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary, located in Pasco, Washington, is a specialized educational institution that centers its curriculum around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As a dedicated STEM school, it emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and inquiry-based instruction to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world. The school fosters an environment where students are encouraged to solve real-world problems through collaborative projects, integrating technology into their daily academic experience to build strong foundational skills in both core subjects and technical literacy.

Beyond its academic focus, the school plays a vital role in the Pasco community by providing a supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation and student engagement. By utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary aims to spark curiosity and cultivate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and creative thinkers. Through partnerships and modern instructional practices, the school strives to ensure that all students develop the necessary competencies and confidence to succeed in their future academic and professional endeavors.

517

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	283
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
283 (54.7 %)
White
198 (38.3 %)
Two or More
16 (3.1 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)416-7114
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	45.1%
Male	284	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)